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NFL Week 3 picks straight up, against the spread: Cowboys or Ravens in league's Rio debut?

NFL Week 3 picks straight up, against the spread: Cowboys or Ravens in league's Rio debut?

By · Published September 25, 2026  03:46 UTC · Updated September 27, 2026  14:37 UTC

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Multiple outlets have provided picks and predictions for the games, but no definitive conclusion on the Cowboys or Ravens' performance has been established. The story has quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.

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The NFL makes its Rio debut this week. Coverage from ESPN and NFL.com suggests that the Cowboys or Ravens are top picks for straight-up and against-the-spread victories. Neil Reynolds at NFL.com and experts at Bleacher Report predict strong performances from both teams, with projected scores and lineup locks providing additional context.

Evidence for the Cowboys' or Ravens' top pick status comes from Neil Reynolds' Eye on the NFL and Bleacher Report's expert picks. Reynolds notes that the Cowboys have a strong chance of winning, while Bleacher Report's experts predict a Ravens victory. Fantasy playbook coverage from ESPN also highlights the importance of lineup locks and projected scores in Week 3.

A caveat to these predictions is the performance of other teams, particularly the Lions and 49ers, which a computer model at CBS Sports predicts will also have strong weeks. This could potentially impact the Cowboys' or Ravens' chances of winning.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 49d ago.

🌍 How it travelled

This story first appeared in 🇧🇷 Portuguese coverage — 4.4 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Sep 24, 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Portuguese Sep 24, 09:00 UTC · ge

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

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Why is the NFL playing in Rio?

No information is available in current coverage.

What are the key factors in determining NFL Week 3 picks?

Projected scores, lineup locks, and team performance.

Which teams are predicted to have strong weeks in Week 3?

The Cowboys, Ravens, Lions, and 49ers.

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